Akron basketball thread

[msstate7]

Looks like we gonna be a little while till tip

[msu15]

Are they waiting until after this Toledo-UAB game?

[msstate7]

Are they waiting until after this Toledo-UAB game?

I'm assuming both games are at same place

[ZedFedder]

May be closer to 6:45 or 7

[msstate7]

Someone post when it starts. Tired of watching this

[Schultzy]

Glad to see 7 still interested, I thought he checked out after Stands departure.

But I think Jans will finally bring that bunch back eventually.

[ZedFedder]

6:50 tip approximately according to Twitter.

[msu15]

These guys are so lame. Nothing is funny, F bomb every third word, no wonder they live on Twitter.

[msstate7]

Glad to see 7 still interested, I thought he checked out after Stands departure.

But I think Jans will finally bring that bunch back eventually.

Nah, basketball is my favorite miss state sport

[ZedFedder]

These guys are so lame. Nothing is funny, F bomb every third word, no wonder they live on Twitter.

I’m watching on mute. Barstool is huge amongst college kids, and you can see why. Overall, it’s really dumb to me. It’s given Brandon Walker a huge platform and that’s fine. It just isn’t my cup of tea.

[msstate7]

This is an interesting starting lineup

[msu15]

Horton replaces Davis in the starting lineup.

[msstate7]

I figured Moore and Davis were our best guards, but perhaps not

[msstate7]

DJ!

[msstate7]

Tolu is gonna be a SEC POY candidate

[msstate7]

Ok, jans, is Horton better than Moore or Davis? Get outta here

[MoreCowbell]

Tolu is legit, best big offensively we have had since I can remember

[MoreCowbell]

We are so much more intense under Jans than Howland

[ZedFedder]

Jans rotates a lot. Don’t like taking Tolu out there

[msstate7]

We are so much more intense under Jans than Howland

We still struggle offensively.

[BeardoMSU]

This commentary is god awful. Barstool is ****ing awful.

[msstate7]

This commentary is god awful. Barstool is ****ing awful.

I'm listening to HS football while watching now

[BeardoMSU]

I’m watching on mute. Barstool is huge amongst college kids, and you can see why. Overall, it’s really dumb to me. It’s given Brandon Walker a huge platform and that’s fine. It just isn’t my cup of tea.

Aye.

[ZedFedder]

A lot of Fouls.

[msstate7]

I feel like both teams are being physical but we getting all the fouls

[BeardoMSU]

I'm listening to HS football while watching now
I chose something waaay more relaxing...***


https://youtu.be/WXubSPklLTk

[MoreCowbell]

We still struggle offensively.

We just can not recruit shooters for some reason. We are long, tall and athletic and defense should be great this year. Gotta be able to score though.

[BeardoMSU]

These guys call travels like they've never watched basketball, lol.

[MoreCowbell]

Cannot hit 3s or Free throws

[msstate7]

I feel like we moving the ball well, but we always covered up outside.

[msstate7]

We can't shoot

[MoreCowbell]

We can't shoot

Because we dont have anyone who can create their own shot

[msstate7]

If we played zone defense last year, you wouldn't be able to tell a difference... can't shot from perimeter or FTs, and a slow grinding game

[msstate7]

Davis ankle injury could be causing us problems since he's our PG. Hopefully he gets healthy, and we look better

[R2Dawg]

No way MSU is better than Akron. Really. The commentators are clueless.

[msstate7]

Don't get me wrong, I like us switching up from man-to-man all the time

[msstate7]

A tolu kick out to 3 will be open all year. Knock that down, and we could have a good year

[msstate7]

Lazy inbound pass
Big taking a 3

Take em out, Jans

[msstate7]

Just pissed away a nice lead

[R2Dawg]

Dang these commentators are the biggest Akron homers ever.

[msstate7]

I love picking up full court

[msstate7]

Ok Dj

[civildawg]

Well they bet on Akron to cover so yea they are rooting for them

[msstate7]

I feel like Jans shoulda known better than bring his boy McNair. He looks horrible

[MoreCowbell]

I feel like Jans shoulda known better than bring his boy McNair. He looks horrible

First time watching this team. That guy is not SEC D1 scholarship material. Hope he is a freshman

[IngomarDawg]

McNair has stone hands. Tolu is going to have to play a lot of minutes this year

[msstate7]

Good first half.

[MoreCowbell]

Good half, playing hard. We are a defensive hard nosed athletic team that runs through a SEC POY candidate at center. If some guys can start knocking down shots we will be very solid.

[IngomarDawg]

We will have issues shooting the ball all year but man this team is already far more fun to root for than last years. Team is active on defense and seems to play hard.

[NCMSTFAN]

I feel like Jans shoulda known better than bring his boy McNair. He looks horrible

McNair is horrible. That's Jans' guy but he's not an SEC big. We are going to need Murphy and Stevenson to help out down there if Jans will play them

[BeardoMSU]

This halftime show makes me sad for the future of humanity...

[KOdawg1]

This broadcast is awesome

[KOdawg1]

McNair is horrible. That's Jans' guy but he's not an SEC big. We are going to need Murphy and Stevenson to help out down there if Jans will play them

McNair looks completely incompetent. Like he can't even catch a pass. He just watched the ball roll out of bounds.

[yjnkdawg]

I agree these announcers (commentators or whatever they are) are awful. They seem more concerned on their bets than actually calling the game. Why you needed 3 of this bunch I couldn't understand and then you have 4. One of these is too many. :rolleyes:

[KOdawg1]

Keep running our offense through Tolu and DJ while maintaining the same intensity on defense and we'll be fine.

[msstate7]

Let's get this win.. could be a good one

[HoopsDawg]

This broadcast has been highly entertaining. Love it.

[HoopsDawg]

Jans is winning me over

[msstate7]

I like Jans pullover. Where can I get one?

[msstate7]

Jans is winning me over

I like em also

[KOdawg1]

Lol this is pathetic

[msstate7]

Same old state

[KOdawg1]

Same old state

This is very Howland-esque. Complete collapse.

[IngomarDawg]

Woof

[HoopsDawg]

I like em also

We've got a lot of mid major level players out there. I hope he can find a way to sign a couple of studs.

[msstate7]

We've got a lot of mid major level players out there. I hope he can find a way to sign a couple of studs.

We haven't saw that ability from Jans YET

[NCMSTFAN]

We've got a lot of mid major level players out there. I hope he can find a way to sign a couple of studs.

Have you seen our 2023 class yet? I said this since we hired Jans. He can coach but he can't recruit at all

[CovertDawg]

We will play hard all year and Jans knows what he is doing.....but when players stink at outside shooting then you are very limited at what you can do schematically on offense.

[Saltydog]

Have you seen our 2023 class yet? I said this since we hired Jans. He can coach but he can't recruit at all

Yep! He and Howland the exact opposite.

[msstate7]

I haven't saw a damn thing that warrants Jones playing yet

[KOdawg1]

Yep! He and Howland the exact opposite.

How about we give him more than one signing class before making judgements on his recruiting

[CaptainObvious]

We will play hard all year and Jans knows what he is doing.....but when players stink at outside shooting then you are very limited at what you can do schematically on offense.

Can?t shoot inside either. Why do they even warm up with layups any more? They can?t make them when the other team is within 4 feet.

[msstate7]

How about we give him more than one signing class before making judgements on his recruiting

I agree with this, but howland was recruiting well early

[msstate7]

I like how Jeffries is playing so far this season. Not settling for 3s

[KOdawg1]

They can't stop Tolu and DJ

[msstate7]

Davis
Moore
Jeffries
Tolu
Whoever

I wanna see these 4 play more mins together. Davis' ankle isn't healthy so that makes it tough

[HoopsDawg]

Davis
Moore
Jeffries
Tolu
Whoever

I wanna see these 4 play more mins together. Davis' ankle isn't healthy so that makes it tough

Matthews for whoever. Those are our best 5. Then big drop off

[HoopsDawg]

Have you seen our 2023 class yet? I said this since we hired Jans. He can coach but he can't recruit at all

Is it bad? I know he missed on our top 2 instate targets

[msugolf]

Good Lord the freak out in this thread is amazing. Reads like one of those school mom?s GroupMe?s.

Guys?.we are playing a team that will most likely make the tournament. Relax

[NCMSTFAN]

How about we give him more than one signing class before making judgements on his recruiting

He lost alot of high profile guys in the portal this year and his 2023 class isn't special. Jans can coach, no doubt but the knock on him is recruiting. He will have to prove himself there

[MoreCowbell]

Good Lord the freak out in this thread is amazing. Reads like one of those school mom?s GroupMe?s.

Guys?.we are playing a team that will most likely make the tournament. Relax

For real, I think we look good so far. Remember we are playing a good team

[NCMSTFAN]

Is it bad? I know he missed on our top 2 instate targets

3 star and below guys with minimal offers. I do like the 7 foot guy he got though.

[KOdawg1]

DJ freaking Jeffries

[msugolf]

3 star and below guys with minimal offers. I do like the 7 foot guy he got though.

You need to quit thinking you know how basketball recruiting works because you obviously suck at it

[NCMSTFAN]

For real, I think we look good so far. Remember we are playing a good team

Agreed, I just want to see our perimeter guys score to help out Tolu. Surprising to see Shak not start.. but we are looking a little better

[Quaoarsking]

This broadcast is entertaining as like a one-time WTF thing. A refreshing break from ESPN/etc.

Was the "China can suck my dick" lady just a random fan in the crowd?

[MaroonFlounder]

The Akron player is that a black eye or a tattoo?

[KOdawg1]

He lost alot of high profile guys in the portal this year and his 2023 class isn't special. Jans can coach, no doubt but the knock on him is recruiting. He will have to prove himself there

Like I said, let's give him more than one year

[NCMSTFAN]

If Jeffries can be consistent for us like this we have a chance of making noise

[IngomarDawg]

This broadcast is entertaining as like a one-time WTF thing. A refreshing break from ESPN/etc.

Was the "China can suck my dick" lady just a random fan in the crowd?

She works for barstool. Not exactly sure what she does but some sort of content role.

[msstate7]

Davis has an injury, but I don't see how it isn't Davis and Moore starting.

[HoopsDawg]

3 star and below guys with minimal offers. I do like the 7 foot guy he got though.

Better do better in the portal than he did this year. Tolu is going to be tough to replace. 4 of our best 5 guys are Howland recruits

[Charlie_Sheen420]

This broadcast is entertaining as like a one-time WTF thing. A refreshing break from ESPN/etc.

Was the "China can suck my dick" lady just a random fan in the crowd?
I don?t think so, I think she might be a regular cause they called her ?Texas Tina? or something like that
I know some aren?t liking this, but I?m laughing my ass off at this broadcast, I?m down for another haha
?A-cron? haha

[msstate7]

Jans, great job tonight, but don't leave Davis and Moore on bench starting another game

[NCMSTFAN]

Like I said, let's give him more than one year

No doubt, but so far his recruiting hasn't been impressive. If he can grab a few 4 star guys to go along with his coaching we will be really good

[NCMSTFAN]

Jans, great job tonight, but don't leave Davis and Moore on bench starting another game

Agree 100% what's up with that?

[msstate7]

Portney loves us

[KOdawg1]

Howland would've lost this game.

Jans made adjustments and completely wore out Akron out the 2nd half.

[msstate7]

Jones must be the GOaT in practice bc I don't see it in game so far

[mparkerfd20]

I haven't watched much of the game, but reading this thread and then looking at the score and stats is proof most of you are freaking idiots.

[NCMSTFAN]

Better do better in the portal than he did this year. Tolu is going to be tough to replace. 4 of our best 5 guys are Howland recruits

Agreed! Our best players are Howland's guys.. Jans can really coach but has to bring in the talent

[HoopsDawg]

Jones must be the GOaT in practice bc I don't see it in game so far

I'm struggling finding a player I like other than the 5 I mentioned.

[NCMSTFAN]

I haven't watched much of the game, but reading this thread and then looking at the score and stats is proof most of you are freaking idiots.

Ummmm.... elaborate more

[NCMSTFAN]

Jones must be the GOaT in practice bc I don't see it in game so far

I'm wondering the same... and he is a walk on

[msstate7]

Ummmm.... elaborate more

I don't feel like anyone has freaked out in this thread. We have completely taken over this game after a slow 2nd half start, but there was plenty to critique

[msstate7]

I really like our 2nd half performances in both games. I really like our coach. As we cut some guys minutes, we could be decent

[msu15]

Man it feels so good to actually have a 10 man rotation again. We haven't played that many guys since 2009.

[IngomarDawg]

Really nice second half effort from these guys! Love the length and defensive intensity!

[Charlie_Sheen420]

As Jans coaches through the season and we get positive results?it?ll make recruiting somewhat easier, players will come play for a coach who knows what the hell he?s doing. Improving NIL will help too

[msstate7]

Ok, I love the announcers pulling for their personal bets

[HoopsDawg]

Man it feels so good to actually have a 10 man rotation again. We haven't played that many guys since 2009.

We don't have a 10 man rotation.

[msstate7]

Really, really nice win

[MoreCowbell]

We are going to be really solid. Two great wins to start against really solid teams. Love our energy on defense

[Charlie_Sheen420]

Ok, I love the announcers pulling for their personal bets
We need more of this, it can make a blowout highly entertaining haha

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

Get that NIL money going towards some top transfers and we could be rolling.

[msu15]

We don't have a 10 man rotation.

We have a 10 man rotation.

[HoopsDawg]

Really, really nice win

The difference in coaching between Howland and Jans is staggering. If he can figure out recruiting we are going to go to a lot of ncaa tournaments

[mparkerfd20]

Dominant win against a solid to good team. I think we're gonna be ok this year. The defensive intensity alone is enough to keep me invested.

[NCMSTFAN]

You need to quit thinking you know how basketball recruiting works because you obviously suck at it

You can't come close to me when it comes to basketball. It's my favorite sport and I pay attention to everything. Make more sense when you come at me. Stick to golf!!

[ZedFedder]

Jans can absolutely coach.

[Quaoarsking]

We should sign an indefinite contract to play in this event every year, and also its equivalents in other sports. Being "the Barstool school of the SEC" would get us some extra attention.

[msstate7]

The difference in coaching between Howland and Jans is staggering. If he can figure out recruiting we are going to go to a lot of ncaa tournaments

I'm impressed.

[CJDAWG85]

Awesome to see 2H adjustments. This team will be fun to watch.

[NCMSTFAN]

I don't feel like anyone has freaked out in this thread. We have completely taken over this game after a slow 2nd half start, but there was plenty to critique

Definitely agree

[Santiago]

Jans wearing the Scripted State

[Charlie_Sheen420]

We should sign an indefinite contract to play in this event every year, and also its equivalents in other sports. Being "the Barstool school of the SEC" would get us some extra attention.
I?m all for them even doing an OOC football game, I can only imagine the commentary, I thought that was very entertaining, just my thoughts

[NCMSTFAN]

Really good win! But if you look at the box score it was all Tolu and Jeffries. We have to establish a reliable PG/SG.. Davis and Moore need to start on Sunday

[KOdawg1]

We should sign an indefinite contract to play in this event every year, and also its equivalents in other sports. Being "the Barstool school of the SEC" would get us some extra attention.

Agree. People talk about "growing our brand." This is how you would do it. Barstool is more popular than ESPN among young people

[msstate7]

aTmCC dominating UTSA

[gtowndawg]

Guys, we looked pretty good. I'm cautiously optimistic. We play hard and hustle. We were hot from 3, which isn't going to be common but we still win handily shooting average from 3.

And yes the barstool spin to keep you interested because of betting lines was quite entertaining. Even I was screaming for Akron to shoot the ball!!

[EdwardDrayton]

That was fun. On to Sunday.

[ZedFedder]

Effort, or lack thereof, is what deflated the fanbase into apathy with Howland. Even some games that we won seemed to be lethargic and unfocused. Defense was never there.

It has literally flipped with Jans, and it is showing up already with the fans.

[gtowndawg]

Totally agree. I'm already looking at some games on the schedule to bring the family. It's not rocket science, play hard and win games and the fans will support you.

[HoopsDawg]

Effort, or lack thereof, is what deflated the fanbase into apathy with Howland. Even some games that we won seemed to be lethargic and unfocused. Defense was never there.

It has literally flipped with Jans, and it is showing up already with the fans.

Just seeing Jans chew out Stevenson for stepping out of bounds was refreshing to see. Howland may have been too nice a guy. He just didn't hold the players accountable for their mistakes

[Turfdawg67]

I unfortunately attended most of the Boyd years at State. And then went to college or lived around Starkville during the Williams/Stansbury years and became a die hard MSU BBall fan. I attempted to watch a good bit of MSU basketball when Howland was hired b/c I was excited about a "brand name", especially after Ray, but those years were almost as excruciating as the Ray years... so much potential and just a sh*tty product year after year. I am so excited again for Jans' style of basketball that he brings! Win or lose, we will play hard every game and I'm good with that! Some good recruiting and we may return to a great basketball program again!

[somebodyshotmypaw]

Effort, or lack thereof, is what deflated the fanbase into apathy with Howland. Even some games that we won seemed to be lethargic and unfocused. Defense was never there.

It has literally flipped with Jans, and it is showing up already with the fans.

I agree on effort. You give me a team that dives for loose balls, defends, and plays with tenacious effort and I will support them. I used to be a huge basketball guy. When we let cancers like Dee Bost destroy our program, it’s been hard for me to get back on board. And that’s been years.

[ZedFedder]

I honestly cannot recall a moment of Howland chewing out a ref or player.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Agree 100% what's up with that?

No idea, but maybe he is making a point.

[Captain Falcon]

I honestly cannot recall a moment of Howland chewing out a ref or player.

I?ve seen more emotion in two games from Jans than I saw in 7 years from Howland. Jans also seems like he puts a lot more of an emphasis on engaging with the fans.

This team may not even be as good as several of Howland?s teams but it feels like fans are already starting to identify with this group more.

[duncflydawg]

This team just feels like they aren?t going to roll over and play dead. It?s amazing to me how much talent we had in the Howland years with little to show for it.

[Goldendawg]

I'm pretty sure JoMo helped Akron with their offense in the second half!**